Dr. Fernald is conducting a memory experiment. One group of participants has to decide whether each of a list of words begins wi
th the same letter as a target word; a second group has to determine whether each of a list of words rhymes with a target word; finally, a third group has to determine whether each of a list of words is a synonym or an antonym of a target word. Later, all participants are asked to recall the list words. According to the levels of processing framework, which group will perform the BEST?a. the synonym/antonym group b. the same-letter group
c. the rhyme group
d. The groups should perform equivalently,
The correct answer is letter "A": The synonym/antonym group.
Explanation:
Fergus I. M. Craik and Robert S. Lockhart in 1972 proposed the Levels-of-processing effects which try to explain the depth of memory retention according to the information that is provided. As more immersed a piece of information is, it is likely to last longer in the individual's memory.
In the example, <em>the synonym/antonym group</em> will not only have to relate words but also learn about their meanings so the possibility of remembering those words is greater.
